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Friday, June 8, 2007 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 6  
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myregion.org is. . .
 

An organization of citizens and leaders from public, private and civic sectors who have launched a program to prepare the Central Florida Region to compete more effectively in the 21st century while enhancing the quality of life of its citizenry.


Upcoming Dates
 
June 8, 2007
myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

June 15, 2007
Quality of Life Healthcare Committee Meeting
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

August 10, 2007
Regional Board of Advisors - "How Shall We Grow?" Community Summit
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

October 12, 2007
myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

December 14, 2007
myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

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In the News
What's Happening in Central Florida
Arts and Culture Study Paints a Picture of the Economic Impact of the Arts on our Region
Arts and Culture Americans for the Arts in partnership with myregion.org, United Arts of Central Florida and the seven-county Central Florida Arts Council announce the release of the most comprehensive study of the Economic Impact of Non-Profit Arts and Cultural organizations in the Central Florida Region. 
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The Return of PennDesign
PennDesign Central Florida In 2005, PennDesign Central Florida set the stage for the “How Shall We Grow?” Project by providing Central Florida with a “wake-up call” for how significant future land consumption would be if we maintained current land use patterns.
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"How Shall We Grow?" Regional Summit Slated for August
Citizens from across Central Florida have identified the importance of connecting green space, transportation and land use in a manner that allows Central Florida to be globally competitive in the 21st Century while also maintaining a high standard quality of life for the residents of the region.
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Nudging the Battleship - An article from Florida Trend
Florida Trend Like most of Florida, the seven-county region of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia counties is wrestling with growth. The good news is that the region is planning -- taking one of the most collaborative, inclusive and sophisticated approaches to its future of any area in the state.
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Media Continues to Spotlight How Shall We Grow? Efforts

The 15-month campaign of “How Shall We Grow?” Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida, continues to garner media attention from throughout the region.
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Regional Priorities
 

myregion.org will Envision solutions, Empower existing or emerging organizations, Educate ourselves, our region, its leaders and citizens, Communicate our programs and progress and finally, Measure the impact of our actions, progress and successes affecting our region's economic vitality and quality of life.

Economic Leadership

Education

Environment

Fragmentation

Quality of Life

Smart, Quality Growth

 
Community Outreach
 

In order to connect our communities, myregion.org must effectively communicate the goals, accomplishments and activities determined by the Central Florida regional priorities.  The myregion.org staff has launched their community outreach to government officials, civic groups, clubs and media within the seven counties. If you would like more information, please contact the myregion.org office at 407-835-2484 or visit us on the web at www.myregion.org.

 


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